Well this was inevitable. But still, very, very cool. The brand new ‘Wizarding World of Harry Potter’ is about to open its gates at Universal Hollywood – and it looks like … Read More
DVD Review: Hanna
Kids these days are so lazy. They can barely make mac and cheese for themselves, let alone stalk and kill a caribou. And when you sneak up on these teens from … Read More
Let’s Suck the Fun Out of “Heathers”
Back in the 80s when teenage murder was all the rage and we cheerfully sang along to “Homecoming Queen’s Got a Gun,” a freshfaced Winona Ryder and l’il Nicholson himself, … Read More
DVD Review: Kilo Two Bravo
Kilo Two Bravo (released as “Kajaki” in the UK) is out this week on DVD. Article originally published November, 2015 Kilo Two Bravo – Courage Under the Afghan Sun Gallows … Read More
This Month in Art: Eames, Perry and the Art of Protest
Okay, art Beasts, what do you want to think about this month? Class and society? Political protests? Or the true origin of that familiar chair in which you plant your … Read More
Quick Six Interview: Gabrielle Aplin
English singer-songwriter and musician Gabrielle Aplin started her own music label when she was not quite 18, called Never Fade Records. It’s an interesting name choice for a performer that is just … Read More
Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure
Two things Americans probably guess they know, but they don’t know about comedian/actor Eddie Izzard: ahhh, right, he’s that English guy who used to wear a dress. I know that … Read More
Mo’ Money, New Money: Shakespeare Larges Up the 2LB
Hey London Beasts, check out the cool new £2 Shakespeare coins we get to not tip bartenders with this year! These images, designed to honor one Mr. William Shakespeare on … Read More
Malfunction Junction: Tommy Lee, Upside Down
Tommy Lee, and other Rock Catastrophes “Fuck. I guess we broke it.” and, “I knew something wasn’t right when we took off.” Both of these utterances have probably been uttered … Read More
Natalie Cole and her Phantom Father
Singer Natalie Cole died yesterday in Los Angeles at 65. Cole had a gorgeous voice and did have success in the mid-70s with some Top Ten R&B hits, like “This … Read More